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Do you think you have what it takes to join our awesome ModMyTeam? Really? Are you sure? Alright. In that case, continue reading.
Just like every workplace is sometimes, we are currently a little short on people because of our rapid expansion to new exciting categories. We are currently looking for talented writers who have experience with DIY (Do it yourself) and general tinkering with tools, technology, furnishment, cars and the like. We are specifically looking for people who can write DIY guides and articles for different categories.
Funriture/Home
We are looking for someone who could cover furnishment/home modification and DYI feature content like how-tos, guides and possibly even reviews. Examples of what articles are considered feature content:
How to jailbreak your iDevice
How to customise your Bash prompt in Linux, macOS and Windows 10
How to customise your MacBook Pro's Touchbar
Cars/Vechicles
We are looking for someone who could cover car/vehicle modification and DIY ...Sun, 22 Jul 2018 15:55:40 +0000Dennis D. Bednarz126.pc91s0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/job" title="Looking for a freelancer job? We're hiring. "><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2017/09/mobile-nations-smartphones-laptops-pile.jpg?itok=mljqHDiO"></a></p>
<p class="intro">Do you think you have what it takes to join our awesome ModMyTeam? Really? Are you sure? Alright. In that case, continue reading.</p>
<p>Just like every workplace is sometimes, we are currently a little short on people because of our rapid expansion to new exciting categories. We are currently looking for talented writers who have experience with DIY (Do it yourself) and general tinkering with tools, technology, furnishment, cars and the like. We are specifically looking for people who can write DIY guides and articles for different categories.</p>
<h2>Funriture/Home</h2>
<p>We are looking for someone who could cover furnishment/home modification and DYI feature content like how-tos, guides and possibly even reviews. Examples of what articles are considered feature content:</p>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.modmy.com/jailbreak-guide">How to jailbreak your iDevice</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.modmy.com/how-customize-your-bash-prompt">How to customise your Bash prompt in Linux, macOS and Windows 10</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.modmy.com/tweak-your-touch-bar-overview">How to customise your MacBook Pro's Touchbar</a></li>
</ul><h2>Cars/Vechicles</h2>
<p>We are looking for someone who could cover car/vehicle modification and DIY feature content like how-tos, guides and possibly even reviews.</p>
<h2>Clothing</h2>
<p>We are looking for someone who could cover clothing modification and DIY feature content like how-tos, guides and possibly even reviews.</p>
<h2>Miscellaneous</h2>
<p>In case a category you were interested in wasn't mentioned above, don't worry. We are looking for writers in almost every DIY category and if you think there's a category we would be interested in, you can apply with that as well and we'll consider your proposal. We are currently <em>not</em> looking for writers in the category of jailbreaking, rooting, Windows, macOS or gaming.</p>
<p><strong>You must be at least 18 years old in order to apply for a position at ModMy. All underage applicants will be dismissed</strong></p>
<p>If you're interested, make sure to let us know by sending us an email with your previous experience, why you want to work for us and the usual stuff. You can also shoot us questions at the same email in case you need to know more.</p>
<p>Just don't forget to tell us what position you're applying for. Your email will be dismissed if it doesn't include:</p>
<ul><li>A Curriculum Vitae</li>
<li>Short information about yourself</li>
<li>What position you are applying for</li>
</ul><p>Good luck!</p>
<p><em>/Dennis D. Bednarz</em></p>
<h2><a href="mailto:contact@modmy.com">Apply for a position at ModMy</a></h2></div></div></div>Be your own mechanic with the $11 Kobra OBD-II Wi-Fi car code readerhttps://www.modmy.com/be-your-own-mechanic-11-kobra-obd-ii-wi-fi-car-code-reader
Don't let your codes stay codes.
This Kobra OBD-II Wi-Fi car code reader is down to $11.19 on Amazon with code PP94JP7K. It sells for $20 without the code and we haven't seen a sale on these readers in a couple months now. This version uses Wi-Fi, so it's compatible with iOS, Android, and, God forbid you're still using one, Windows phones.
The problem with Wi-Fi is you can't always get it near your car. You can get this Bluetooth car code reader for $7.12 with code Z6KXA33D. That's down from a price of $13, but the Bluetooth version does not work with iOS.
Skip using the phone altogether with Kobra's direct OBD-II professional diagnostic car scanner for $12.39 with code 7934LGIX. That's about $6 off what it normally goes for. You won't be able to transfer the data to your phone, but you can also scan and read the codes a lot faster and take action.
The Kobra car code reader can connect to and read the code from any car made after 1996. It can then use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (depending...Thu, 14 Jun 2018 14:05:18 +0000Anonymous841.paaog0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="intro">Don't let your codes stay codes.</p>
<p>This <a href="https://www.amazon.com/KOBRA-Wireless-OBD-Scanner-Connects/dp/B01C3HAHCS?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU841YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">Kobra OBD-II Wi-Fi car code reader</a> is down to $11.19 on Amazon with code <strong>PP94JP7K</strong>. It sells for $20 without the code and we haven't seen a sale on these readers in a couple months now. This version uses Wi-Fi, so it's compatible with iOS, Android, and, God forbid you're still using one, Windows phones.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/be-your-own-mechanic-11-kobra-obd-ii-wi-fi-car-code-reader" title="Be your own mechanic with the $11 Kobra OBD-II Wi-Fi car code reader"><img src="https://www.windowscentral.com/sites/wpcentral.com/files/styles/medium/public/kobra-5vuq.jpg?itok=BchE4p-1"></a>
The problem with Wi-Fi is you can't always get it near your car. You can get this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/KOBRA-Scanner-OBD-Wirelessly-Eliminator/dp/B01C6CZ0SQ?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU841YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">Bluetooth car code reader</a> for $7.12 with code <strong>Z6KXA33D</strong>. That's down from a price of $13, but the Bluetooth version does not work with iOS.</p>
<p>Skip using the phone altogether with Kobra's direct <a href="https://www.amazon.com/OBD2-Scanner-Professional-Diagnostic-Effortlessly/dp/B0725Q6X7B?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU841YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">OBD-II professional diagnostic car scanner</a> for $12.39 with code <strong>7934LGIX</strong>. That's about $6 off what it normally goes for. You won't be able to transfer the data to your phone, but you can also scan and read the codes a lot faster and take action.</p>
<p>The Kobra car code reader can connect to and read the code from any car made after 1996. It can then use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (depending on which one you buy) to transmit the readings to the free app, or third party apps like <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&amp;hl=en">Torque Pro</a> on Android or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dashcommand-obd-ii-gauge-dashboards-scan-tool/id321293183?mt=8&amp;at=10l3Vy&amp;ct=UUmmUdUnU841YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">DashCommand</a> on iOS. It can retrieve both generic codes and car manufacturer specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Clear that Check Engine light that has been pestering you for months. More than <a href="https://www.amazon.com/KOBRA-Wireless-OBD-Scanner-Connects/product-reviews/B01C3HAHCS?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU841YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">1,573 reviewers</a> give this reader 3.7 stars.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/KOBRA-Wireless-OBD-Scanner-Connects/dp/B01C3HAHCS?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU841YYr" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">See on Amazon</a></p></div></div></div>Participate in our survey and win an iPhone X, Galaxy S9 and more!https://www.modmy.com/its-all-about-ai-future-and-how-you-can-shape-it-today-and-win-prize
Long day, finished fixing bugs. Step in your flat, lie on the couch, put on the series, and get connected with robots, hackers controlling them and virtual realities.. If this is something you'll do on after a busy day in the sandbox, you might want to know that yes, the future is AI, so you're on track. Want to go a step further? Share your opinion on coding and technologies you use today to shape tomorrow. Take this 15' survey, for prizes, insights, a sci-fi character and a better future.
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Breakthroughs in Machine Learning and AI are enabling machines to do more for themselves with fewer explicit instructions from the user and are supporting new ways for...Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:23:59 +0000Dennis D. Bednarz840.p9vv40 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/its-all-about-ai-future-and-how-you-can-shape-it-today-and-win-prize" title="It's all about AI, the future and how you can shape it today, and win a prize!"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/article-images/2018/06/galaxy-s9-vs-iphone-x-7.jpg?itok=t22M7-tD"></a></p>
<p>Long day, finished fixing bugs. Step in your flat, lie on the couch, put on the series, and get connected with robots, hackers controlling them and virtual realities.. If this is something you'll do on after a busy day in the sandbox, you might want to know that yes, the future is AI, so you're on track. Want to go a step further? Share your opinion on coding and technologies you use today to shape tomorrow. <a href="http://vmob.me/DE2Q18wwwhatsnew">Take this 15' survey, for prizes, insights, a sci-fi character and a better future</a>.</p>
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</ul><p>Breakthroughs in Machine Learning and AI are enabling machines to do more for themselves with fewer explicit instructions from the user and are supporting new ways for humans to engage with machines. How does this affect developers?</p>
<p>30% of the 21,200+ developers interviewed in the previous Developer Economics survey were involved in AI development and projects, which is itself an indication of the impact AI is making, according to the Developer Economics Q4 2017 report. Advances in brain computer interfaces (BCI) and Machine Learning models also captured the attention of developers. Thirty seven percent of developers feel that one of these technologies is the next big thing.</p>
<p>Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are all the rage spurred by advances in neural networks, supervised learning and easy access to data and processing resources to train AI models. The challenge with today's neural networks is they are unable to retain, pass on or apply knowledge gained in one process to another. Consequently context and relationships are lost. Emerging Machine Learning models, architectures and techniques are enabling gained knowledge to be retained and transferred from one process to another reducing the</p>
<p>amount of training required, enabling better outcomes with less data. Transfer learning and capsule networks are in very early stages so while they may have an impact in the next five years, their full impact will presumably be felt further into the future as computers become able to retain more of what they learn. AI is also enabling a large majority of emerging technologies from AR to conversational interfaces to self driving cars. This underlying technology will no doubt have far reaching implications that we could not possibly imagine today.</p>
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Fix your gear!
The Tekton 2841 Everybit 135-piece electronic repair kit and security bit set is down to $28.51 on Amazon. This set normally sells between $33 and $34, and it has never dropped below $29 before.
Tekton also has a 27-piece kit on sale for $8.41. It normally sells for around $10, and this is its lowest price ever.
The 2841 Everybit kit has 105 screwdriver bits, 22 precision bits, and a ratcheting screwdriver. The screwdriver has multiple drive positions and a rubber grip for comfort. The bits are designed with repairing electronics in mind, including laptops, tablets, phones, gaming consoles, watches, and more. It even includes pentalobe bits specifically for the iPhone and MacBook. Users give it 4.6 stars based on 888 reviews.
See on Amazon...Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:37:02 +0000Anonymous839.p9s5s0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="intro">Fix your gear!</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2841-Screwdriver-Electronic-135-Piece/dp/B008HYVG6I?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU839YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">Tekton 2841 Everybit 135-piece electronic repair kit and security bit set</a> is down to $28.51 on Amazon. This set normally sells between $33 and $34, and it has never dropped below $29 before.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/tektons-135-piece-electronics-repair-kit-only-29-right-now" title="Tekton's 135-piece electronics repair kit is only $29 right now"><img src="https://www.windowscentral.com/sites/wpcentral.com/files/styles/medium/public/tekton-kit-7g1r.jpg?itok=X2JGG5Ur"></a>
Tekton also has a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2830-Everybit-Precision-Electronic/dp/B009MKGRQA?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU839YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">27-piece kit</a> on sale for $8.41. It normally sells for around $10, and this is its lowest price ever.</p>
<p>The 2841 Everybit kit has 105 screwdriver bits, 22 precision bits, and a ratcheting screwdriver. The screwdriver has multiple drive positions and a rubber grip for comfort. The bits are designed with repairing electronics in mind, including laptops, tablets, phones, gaming consoles, watches, and more. It even includes pentalobe bits specifically for the iPhone and MacBook. Users give it 4.6 stars based on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2841-Screwdriver-Electronic-135-Piece/product-reviews/B008HYVG6I/?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU839YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">888 reviews</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2841-Screwdriver-Electronic-135-Piece/dp/B008HYVG6I?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU839YYr" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">See on Amazon</a></p></div></div></div>Get organized with four AmazonBasics 20-inch zippered cable sleeves for $7https://www.modmy.com/organize-your-office-four-amazonbasics-20-inch-zippered-cable-sleeves-7
No more cords.
Good cable management is essential to a clean office space. If you want an easy way to gather all your cables together, keep them secure but flexible, and still conceal them, then you should get a four-pack of AmazonBasics 20-inch zippered cable sleeves for $6.54 with code 15THRIFTER15. The code works on both the black and white versions. Just a few days ago, these were going for as much as $14. They recently dropped in price to $7.69, and now this Thrifter-exclusive code gives you another 15% off the price, dropping the sleeves down to the lowest price we've ever seen.
These are add-on items, which means you will need to get your shopping cart up to $25 to take advantage of the deal price. We've got plenty of other Amazon deals worth checking out if you need some inspiration.
You might be used to the sheer amount of cables it takes to put together a stellar office workspace or home entertainment center, but the other members of your house might see it as an eyesore....Sun, 13 May 2018 15:10:24 +0000Anonymous837.p8nf40 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="intro">No more cords.</p>
<p>Good cable management is essential to a clean office space. If you want an easy way to gather all your cables together, keep them secure but flexible, and still conceal them, then you should get a four-pack of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/mpc/A11YNARAC9HP62?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU837YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">AmazonBasics 20-inch zippered cable sleeves</a> for $6.54 with code <strong>15THRIFTER15</strong>. The code works on both the black and white versions. Just a few days ago, these were going for as much as $14. They recently dropped in price to $7.69, and now this <a href="http://www.thrifter.com">Thrifter-exclusive</a> code gives you another 15% off the price, dropping the sleeves down to the lowest price we've ever seen.</p>
<p>These are add-on items, which means you will need to get your shopping cart up to $25 to take advantage of the deal price. We've got <a href="https://blog.thrifter.com/">plenty of other Amazon deals</a> worth checking out if you need some inspiration.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/organize-your-office-four-amazonbasics-20-inch-zippered-cable-sleeves-7" title="Organize your office with four AmazonBasics 20-inch zippered cable sleeves for $7"><img src="https://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/styles/medium/public/amazon-cable-sleeves-4qwd.jpg?itok=kps_80Xl"></a>
You might be used to the sheer amount of cables it takes to put together a stellar office workspace or home entertainment center, but the other members of your house might see it as an eyesore. For example, I just finished building a brand new standing desk for my office. I worked really hard to keep the cables as minimal as possible and secured where they could be secured. When I showed the space to my wife, the first thing she said was "Look at all those cables!" even though she was seeing about 10% of the total.</p>
<p>These sleeves could solve that problem by concealing the group of cords inside a durable, flexible sleeve that's fully-zippered and can hold several cables at once. Considering each purchase comes with four sleeves, you can use these anywhere around your house you have a lot of wires. Get multiple packs to cover really long cable runs with more than one sleeve. These are backed by a one-year warranty, and users give these sleeves 4.2 stars based on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Cable-Sleeve-Zipper-20-Inch/product-reviews/B0756CZPR6?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU837YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">39 reviews</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/mpc/A11YNARAC9HP62?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU837YYr" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">See on Amazon</a></p></div></div></div>Never get stranded in an emergency with Anker's $54 PowerCore jump starterhttps://www.modmy.com/never-get-stranded-emergency-54-anker-powercore-jump-starter-mini
Charge your phone. Charge your car. Charge both.
The Anker PowerCore 400A 9000mAh Jump Starter mini is down to $53.99 with code ANKERJS2 on Amazon. This jump starter normally sells for $80, and we haven't seen a deal like this since early March. The code brings it down to one of its lowest prices ever.
The PowerCore combines an emergency jump starter with an emergency battery charger. If your car dies on you, you won't have to worry about being stranded in the middle of nowhere. You can get up to 15 jump starts from a single charge of this device. Hopefully you won't need to use them all. If it happens at night, the device has a built-in high-intensity LED lamp. Plus, there are two USB ports for charging your mobile devices in a pinch. It's small enough to fit in your glove compartment, too. Anker backs it up with an 18-month warranty, and the 29 users who have reviewed it give it 4.6 stars out of 5.
See on Amazon...Thu, 03 May 2018 15:44:35 +0000Anonymous836.p84wg0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="intro">Charge your phone. Charge your car. Charge both.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Gasoline-Protection-Flashlight/dp/B071214BB6?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU836YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">Anker PowerCore 400A 9000mAh Jump Starter mini</a> is down to $53.99 with code <strong>ANKERJS2</strong> on Amazon. This jump starter normally sells for $80, and we haven't seen a deal like this since early March. The code brings it down to one of its lowest prices ever.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/never-get-stranded-emergency-54-anker-powercore-jump-starter-mini" title="Never get stranded in an emergency with the $54 Anker PowerCore jump starter mini"><img src="https://www.windowscentral.com/sites/wpcentral.com/files/styles/medium/public/powercore-mini-5243.jpg?itok=dXpcrlsD"></a>
The PowerCore combines an emergency jump starter with an emergency battery charger. If your car dies on you, you won't have to worry about being stranded in the middle of nowhere. You can get up to 15 jump starts from a single charge of this device. Hopefully you won't need to use them all. If it happens at night, the device has a built-in high-intensity LED lamp. Plus, there are two USB ports for charging your mobile devices in a pinch. It's small enough to fit in your glove compartment, too. Anker backs it up with an 18-month warranty, and the 29 users who have reviewed it give it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Gasoline-Protection-Flashlight/product-reviews/B071214BB6?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU836YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">4.6 stars out of 5</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Gasoline-Protection-Flashlight/dp/B071214BB6?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU836YYr" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">See on Amazon</a></p></div></div></div>Android Auto now lets you access your full contact listhttps://www.modmy.com/android-auto-adds-feature-browse-full-contact-list-while-road
Android Auto is Google's solution for drivers to stay connected while on the road. It comes with a ton of features, like the Google Assistant, so that drivers can tell their device to call, text or email someone by using their voice. It also features everything a car needs, from Google Maps and Waze to Spotify, Whatsapp, Telegram and pretty much everything Android has to offer.
A new feature was recently announced through the Android Auto User Community, offering the ability to browse your full contact list in your car, a feature that was somehow missing in previous versions of the device.
In the past, users would use the Google Assistant by saying "OK Google, call Dennis" or by selecting from a list of recently placed or missed calls. Users can also just dial the full number onto the screen, if that's a thing the kids are still doing.
To access the contact list, go on the phone tab, then tap the hamburger menu on the top-left of the screen and select "Contacts." Note that if your ...Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:51:45 +0000Aloys Detey835.p7rxs0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/android-auto-adds-feature-browse-full-contact-list-while-road" title="Android Auto adds a feature to browse full contact list while on the road"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/android-auto.jpg?itok=1qijJ_yw"></a></p>
<p>Android Auto is Google's solution for drivers to stay connected while on the road. It comes with a ton of features, like the Google Assistant, so that drivers can tell their device to call, text or email someone by using their voice. It also features everything a car needs, from Google Maps and Waze to Spotify, Whatsapp, Telegram and pretty much everything Android has to offer.</p>
<p>A new feature was recently announced <a href="https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-auto/m965iOI5cPs">through the Android Auto User Community</a>, offering the ability to browse your full contact list in your car, a feature that was somehow missing in previous versions of the device.
In the past, users would use the Google Assistant by saying "OK Google, call Dennis" or by selecting from a list of recently placed or missed calls. Users can also just dial the full number onto the screen, if that's a thing the kids are still doing.</p>
<p>To access the contact list, go on the phone tab, then tap the hamburger menu on the top-left of the screen and select "Contacts." Note that if your car is running, Android Auto will restrict you after only a few taps, as to avoid accidents on the road. Of course, if your car is stopped, you have unrestricted access to the feature.</p>
<p>Some users have pointed out that this feature&mdash;although restricted while on the road&mdash;can still be dangerous, as it sometimes can only take a few seconds of distractions for accidents to happen. We warn our readers to be very careful out there.</p>
<p>According to the Android Auto Team, the contact list is already available, and you can now give the feature a try from your car connected to Android Auto.</p>
<p><a href="https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-auto/m965iOI5cPs"><em>via The Android Auto User Community</em></a></p></div></div></div>OnePlus is creating an Avengers themed version of their upcoming OnePlus 6https://www.modmy.com/oneplus-and-disney-are-working-together-create-avengers-themed-oneplus-6
Just earlier this month OnePlus India accidentally posted a teaser for a collaboration with Marvel studios regarding their upcoming movie Avengers: Infinity War. OnePlus has now gone ahead and confirmed that they will indeed be working on an Avengers-themed version of the OnePlus 6 phone. This announcement for a special OnePlus 6 comes before the date of when the OnePlus 6 will be released. Based on the date Avengers is hitting theaters, April 27, we can expect a release date for the OnePlus 6 to be sometime in May.
OnePlus is making this possible by working with Disney to release the device in India, which unfortunately seems like it means that they won't be sold anywhere else, although I'm sure you'll be able to find them online eventually.
Late 2017, we became one with the force. And now we've decided to take our partnership with @Disney to the next level. This April, we come face to face with infinite power and the war that will decide the fate of our universe.See you in theat...Sat, 21 Apr 2018 08:09:42 +0000Nihaal Manesia834.p7iog0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/oneplus-and-disney-are-working-together-create-avengers-themed-oneplus-6" title="OnePlus and Disney are working together to create an Avengers themed OnePlus 6"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/avengers%20oneplus%206.jpg?itok=BLx0si0f"></a></p>
<p>Just earlier this month OnePlus India accidentally posted a teaser for a collaboration with Marvel studios regarding their upcoming movie Avengers: Infinity War. OnePlus has now gone ahead and confirmed that they will indeed be working on an Avengers-themed version of the OnePlus 6 phone. This announcement for a special OnePlus 6 comes before the date of when the OnePlus 6 will be released. Based on the date Avengers is hitting theaters, April 27, we can expect a release date for the OnePlus 6 to be sometime in May.</p>
<p>OnePlus is making this possible by working with Disney to release the device in India, which unfortunately seems like it means that they won't be sold anywhere else, although I'm sure you'll be able to find them online eventually.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Late 2017, we became one with the force. <br><br>And now we've decided to take our partnership with <a href="https://twitter.com/Disney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Disney</a> to the next level. <br><br>This April, we come face to face with infinite power and the war that will decide the fate of our universe.<br><br>See you in theaters on April 27 <a href="https://t.co/nghW3gHOUH">pic.twitter.com/nghW3gHOUH</a></p>&mdash; OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) <a href="https://twitter.com/OnePlus_IN/status/986824249330429952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2018</a>
</blockquote>
<p>Late last year OnePlus worked with Disney for a Star Wars version of their OnePlus 5T phone. The phone had a Star Wars themed design, with Star Wars content such as wallpapers, themes and even came with a Star Wars case. It is likely that the Avengers-themed OnePlus 6 will have similar features.</p>
<p>OnePlus' statement regarding the collaboration with Marvel Studios:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>OnePlus' association with Marvel Studios is a manifestation of the enduring love and support they
have garnered from its respective community over the years with a purpose to go beyond the
ordinary and achieve groundbreaking innovations in mobile technology only to create the best user
experiences.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Although it is disappointing that only India will see the release of this special edition OnePlus 6, at least initially, it is a well thought out marketing play by OnePlus as the Indian subcontinent happens to have a huge fanbase for Marvel.</p>
<p>You can read more about what we know so far regarding the <a href="https://www.modmy.com/images-oneplus-6-have-leaked-showing-textured-back-and-headphone-jack">OnePlus 6 here</a>.</p>
<p>Let us know in the comments what you would like to see in this Marvel edition OnePlus 6? Would you pay extra to buy it or just stick with the normal OnePlus 6?</p></div></div></div>The US Army wants to create incorruptible quantum computershttps://www.modmy.com/us-army-wants-create-impenetrable-quantum-computer
A research group funded by the United States Army has discovered compelling evidence of the Majorana particle, which was first hypothesized in 1937 &mdash; over 80 years ago. It was predicted that the particle would be used as a "building block" for future quantum computers. The research was done under Professor Kang Wang of UCLA, also collaborating with the research team were members of Stanford University, UC Irvine, and UC Davis.
The US Army stated that Quantum computers would be a key component in creating an 'unhackable' machine, and pushing the large data capabilities further.
Quantum computers could solve problems much more quickly and efficiently than classical computers, potentially leading to significant improvement in situational awareness with the capability to process large amount of available data, a fundamental priority research area for the U.S. Army.
One of the primary reasons that this particular Majorana particle has been an interest for potential quantum co...Thu, 19 Apr 2018 05:40:49 +0000Spencer Steiner833.p7ez40 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/us-army-wants-create-impenetrable-quantum-computer" title="The US Army wants to create incorruptible quantum computer using Majorana particles"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/computer-cpu-electronics-159235.jpg?itok=bfSQ0yOh"></a></p>
<p>A research group funded by the United States Army has discovered compelling evidence of the Majorana particle, which was first hypothesized in 1937 &mdash; over 80 years ago. It was predicted that the particle would be used as a "building block" for future quantum computers. The research was done under Professor Kang Wang of UCLA, also collaborating with the research team were members of Stanford University, UC Irvine, and UC Davis.</p>
<p>The US Army <a href="https://www.army.mil/article/203876/army_scientists_uncover_how_to_stop_cyber_intrusions">stated</a> that Quantum computers would be a key component in creating an 'unhackable' machine, and pushing the large data capabilities further.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Quantum computers could solve problems much more quickly and efficiently than classical computers, potentially leading to significant improvement in situational awareness with the capability to process large amount of available data, a fundamental priority research area for the U.S. Army.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>One of the primary reasons that this particular Majorana particle has been an interest for potential quantum computing is due to its neutral charge; it doesn't carry any electrical charge. This facilitates several key attributes that make it desirable for quantum computing. One is that it is "viewed as the best candidate" for carrying "qubits" which can be either 0s or 1s, as opposed to the standard "bits" of today that can only be one <em>or</em> the other. Quantum bits would give computers an incredible level of computing power, exponentially more than even our highest-end computers today.</p>
<p>Research will continue into the Majorana particle and how to best create Quantum computers in the future. The next step according to the researchers is to "explore how to use Majorana particles in quantum braiding, which would knit them together to allow information to be stored and processed at super high speeds". Check back at ModMy for future updates on Quantum computing.</p>
<p><em>via <a href="https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/7xdq7x/majorana-particle-army-quantum-computer?utm_source=mbtwitter">Motherboard</a></em></p></div></div></div>'Guild Wars 2' was caught using a spyware to detect cheatershttps://www.modmy.com/arenanet-caught-using-software-scanning-your-computer-suspend-cheaters-guild-wars-2
After hearing about the Cambridge Analytica scandal and other unethical global surveillance controversies, it has become harder and harder to trust companies with the way they collect your personal data. We've been let down by so many huge tech companies, and apparently now is the time for the gaming industry to deceive us as well.
Guild Wars 2 is a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game&mdash;or MMORPG&mdash;developed by ArenaNet and published by NCSOFT. It was originally released as a paid game on PC in 2012, but later became free-to-play so as to bring more players due to unsustainable competition.
Gaile Gray, a spokesperson for ArenaNet, wrote in a forum announcement that the company has suspended 1,583 accounts in the last 6 months for cheating. They apparently found out that the accounts were running alongside known cheating softwares, such as CheatEngine, Nabster, GW2MHRexe, UNF and MMOMINION. Some of those accounts were suspended after detecting that they were direc...Wed, 18 Apr 2018 21:04:09 +0000Aloys Detey832.p7d4g0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/arenanet-caught-using-software-scanning-your-computer-suspend-cheaters-guild-wars-2" title="ArenaNet caught using spyware to suspend cheaters in Guild Wars 2"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/guild-wars-2-path-of-fire-2.jpg?itok=d7sAkkCB"></a></p>
<p>After hearing about the Cambridge Analytica scandal and other unethical global surveillance controversies, it has become harder and harder to trust companies with the way they collect your personal data. We've been let down by so many huge tech companies, and apparently now is the time for the gaming industry to deceive us as well.</p>
<p>Guild Wars 2 is a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game&mdash;or MMORPG&mdash;developed by ArenaNet and published by NCSOFT. It was originally released as a paid game on PC in 2012, but later became free-to-play so as to bring more players due to unsustainable competition.</p>
<p>Gaile Gray, a spokesperson for ArenaNet, <a href="https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/discussion/comment/476255/#Comment_476255">wrote in a forum announcement</a> that the company has suspended 1,583 accounts in the last 6 months for cheating. They apparently found out that the accounts were running alongside known cheating softwares, such as CheatEngine, Nabster, GW2MHRexe, UNF and MMOMINION. Some of those accounts were suspended after detecting that they were directly associated with other accounts that received the ban hammer from using cheating tools.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/8c2j0y/a_technical_analysis_of_the_spyware_arena_used/">According to a reddit post by Fabian Wosar</a>, a security researcher who's had his Guild Wars 2 account suspended, ArenaNet was able to find cheaters using what essentially appears to be a spyware located within the Guild Wars 2 launcher. According to Wosar, the GW2 update from March 6th included a program that would scan the players' computers to find any app or process that could be used for in-game cheating.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Arena silently shipped a spyware component as part of one of their updates on March 6th that submitted hashes of all processes running on your system to their servers, compromising your privacy, degrading your system's performance as well as potentially flagging a bunch of innocent users to be banned. The component was silently removed again on the 27th. The purpose of the component is most likely to flag users for the banwave that just hit.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>While monitoring processes to find cheaters in a game isn't uncommon, the launcher was sending all the information gathered from the computer to the ArenaNet servers in a very insecure way.</p>
<p>It's worth noting that Wosar didn't receive his ban for cheating, but for running programs that flagged his account&mdash;despite the fact that said programs weren't used for cheating within the game. Not only is this technique unsafe, but there is also no filtering as to who gets their account banned when they run softwares that could be used for cheating, although not actually used for this kind of purpose.</p>
<p>Security analyst Adrian Bednarek, who has previously done research on video games, told Motherboard that this type of method to catch cheaters has been used by a couple video game companies before.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>I would consider any processes covertly sending back data about processes and modules running on my system as spyware.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>The technique used was not very complex, and it definitely backfired on them. Additionally, now that users are aware of it, it's almost certain that they will find new ways to bypass certain checks.</p>
<p><em><a href="https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/7xdmgq/guild-wars-2-used-spyware-to-catch-cheaters">via Motherboard</a></em></p></div></div></div>New Xiaomi Black Shark gaming phone officially confirmed with detailshttps://www.modmy.com/new-xiaomi-black-shark-gaming-phone-officially-confirmed
The Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming phone has been officially revealed and with detailed specifications. This phone has some incredible specs that will make it a very powerful device for gaming and power users. The device is available for pre-order set to begin shipping on April 20th, which is just a few days away &mdash; and is available in two colors.
The specifications are extremely enticing. The CPU is a Snapdragon 845 @2.8GHz clock speed, with Adreno 630 GPU. Two configurations for RAM, either 6GB or 8GB; in both cases, it is LPDDR4X so you're looking at insanely speedy memory. Storage options are limited to two configurations as well, 64GB or 128GB. The display is a whopping 5.99 inch 2160x1080 IPS display @ 60Hz refresh rate. And lastly, the battery is a massive 4,000 mAh battery that supports QuickCharge 3.0. The hardware integrated into this device is fairly future proof, providing users with heavy mobile power that is certain to last several generations.
What is a mobile phone ...Wed, 18 Apr 2018 03:40:17 +0000Spencer Steiner831.p7b9s0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/new-xiaomi-black-shark-gaming-phone-officially-confirmed" title="New Xiaomi Black Shark gaming phone officially confirmed with specs"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/xiaomi_black_shark_main.jpeg?itok=y3OmHUrk"></a></p>
<p>The Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming phone has been officially revealed and with detailed specifications. This phone has some incredible specs that will make it a very powerful device for gaming and power users. The device is available for pre-order set to begin shipping on April 20th, which is just a few days away &mdash; and is available in two colors.</p>
<p>The specifications are extremely enticing. The CPU is a Snapdragon 845 @2.8GHz clock speed, with Adreno 630 GPU. Two configurations for RAM, either 6GB or 8GB; in both cases, it is LPDDR4X so you're looking at insanely speedy memory. Storage options are limited to two configurations as well, 64GB or 128GB. The display is a whopping 5.99 inch 2160x1080 IPS display @ 60Hz refresh rate. And lastly, the battery is a massive 4,000 mAh battery that supports QuickCharge 3.0. The hardware integrated into this device is fairly future proof, providing users with heavy mobile power that is certain to last several generations.</p>
<p>What is a mobile phone without a camera? In the case of the Xiaomi Black Shark, there's no need to worry &mdash; it packs a dual-camera that has both a 12-megapixel and a 20-megapixel lens. The front camera is also 20-megapixels, which is much higher quality than most front-facing cameras on mobile devices today. On top of this crisp camera setup, the device also boasts internal liquid cooling, which will facilitate it's intended purpose: high performance.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/new-xiaomi-black-shark-gaming-phone-officially-confirmed" title="New Xiaomi Black Shark gaming phone officially confirmed with specs"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/gamepad.jpg?itok=KubMguO_"></a></p>
<p>The first 50,000 customers to order the Xiaomi Black Shark gaming phone will receive the official gamepad accessory for free. It uses Bluetooth to interface with the phone, and includes a rechargeable battery with a 340mAh capacity. The phone can be ordered from <a href="http://www.jd.com/">JD.com</a> during the pre-order phase, but after it will be available from other sellers as well. The 64GB storage with 6GB RAM configuration costs about $477 USD, with the 128GB storage and 8GB RAM model running closer to $557 USD.</p>
<p><em>via <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-black-shark-gaming-phone-announced/">XDA</a></em></p></div></div></div>This $5 outlet tester help you diagnose electrical problemshttps://www.modmy.com/thrifter-deal-let-5-outlet-tester-help-you-diagnose-electrical-problems-your-house
Don't guess with electricity.
Whether you are moving into a new place or looking to replace a few outlets in your current home, you'll want to know that everything is good before you plug something into the outlets. This outlet tester is down to $4.93 and has a GFCI test button, a bright LED display that's easy to read, and much more. All you have to do is plug this test device into your outlet, press the button, and look at the lights.
Each lighting configuration tells you something about what's going on from "Correct" to "Open Hot" and even "Live Neutral Reverse." Be sure to use the coupon code QBK2WKE9 to score one of these at a great discounted price.
See on Amazon...Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:23:44 +0000Jared DiPane830.p7b9s0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="intro">Don't guess with electricity.</p>
<p>Whether you are moving into a new place or looking to replace a few outlets in your current home, you'll want to know that everything is good before you plug something into the outlets. This <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tacklife-Advanced-Automatic-Electric-Polarity/dp/B06Y68NRDV/?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU830YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">outlet tester</a> is down to $4.93 and has a GFCI test button, a bright LED display that's easy to read, and much more. All you have to do is plug this test device into your outlet, press the button, and look at the lights.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/thrifter-deal-let-5-outlet-tester-help-you-diagnose-electrical-problems-your-house" title="Let this $5 outlet tester help you diagnose electrical problems in your house"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/medium/public/outlet-tester-3ssg.jpg?itok=FINC8hb1"></a>
Each lighting configuration tells you something about what's going on from "Correct" to "Open Hot" and even "Live Neutral Reverse." Be sure to use the coupon code <strong>QBK2WKE9</strong> to score one of these at a great discounted price.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tacklife-Advanced-Automatic-Electric-Polarity/dp/B06Y68NRDV/?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU830YYr" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">See on Amazon</a></p></div></div></div>iOS update breaks touch functionality on iPhone 8s with 3rd party screenshttps://www.modmy.com/new-ios-113-update-breaks-touch-functionality-iphone-8s-3rd-party-screens
A repeat horror for iPhone 7's last year has come back to haunt the iPhone 8: broken touch functionality after a software update. The issue only affects devices that had a screen repair performed by a 3rd party, rather than directly through Apple. Apple's recent iOS 11.3 update looks to be the culprit this time around, which renders iPhone 8 touchscreens useless if they were repaired "unofficially". However, an update was released just one week later to fix the touchscreen problems. It's not yet clear at this time if Apple is working on a fix for iPhone 8's that have been repaired by an external party.
The dead touchscreen issue has affected thousands of customers, with the CEO of Injured Gadgets claiming "This has caused my company over 2,000 reshipments" in a statement to Motherboard. Some speculate that Apple is intentionally causing issues to discourage 3rd party repairs.
The news isn't all bad for users who have run into this problem, according to Motherboard:
According to...Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:06:28 +0000Spencer Steiner829.p7b9s0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/new-ios-113-update-breaks-touch-functionality-iphone-8s-3rd-party-screens" title="New iOS 11.3 update breaks touch functionality on iPhone 8s with 3rd party screens"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/iphone.jpg?itok=T3xlTKiE"></a></p>
<p>A repeat horror for iPhone 7's last year has come back to haunt the iPhone 8: broken touch functionality after a software update. The issue only affects devices that had a screen repair performed by a 3rd party, rather than directly through Apple. Apple's recent iOS 11.3 update looks to be the culprit this time around, which renders iPhone 8 touchscreens useless if they were repaired "unofficially". However, an update was released just one week later to fix the touchscreen problems. It's not yet clear at this time if Apple is working on a fix for iPhone 8's that have been repaired by an external party.</p>
<p>The dead touchscreen issue has affected thousands of customers, with the CEO of Injured Gadgets claiming "This has caused my company over 2,000 reshipments" in a statement to <a href="https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/59jwvz/iphone-8-aftermarket-touchscreens-ios-update">Motherboard</a>. Some speculate that Apple is intentionally causing issues to discourage 3rd party repairs.</p>
<p>The news isn't all bad for users who have run into this problem, according to Motherboard:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>According to several people I spoke to, third-party screen suppliers have already worked out the issue, but fixing the busted phones means re-opening up the phone and upgrading the chip.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Not wholly positive and certainly doesn't liberate affected users from the grief caused, but it does provide a path for users who can't afford to wait (or take the risk) for Apple to provide a software fix. Users will need to contact their individual repair shops to determine the availability of functional touchscreens and the policy on getting it re-repaired. There's still time for Apple to release a patch, but no guarantee that they will.</p>
<p>If you have an iPhone 8 or 8 Plus that has undergone 3rd party repairs, we highly advise against updating the software to iOS 11.3 &mdash; and would suggest abstaining from future updates until a fix is supplied from Apple.</p>
<p><em>via <a href="https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/59jwvz/iphone-8-aftermarket-touchscreens-ios-update">Motherboard</a></em></p></div></div></div>Details of Android's new navigation system surfacehttps://www.modmy.com/details-androids-new-navigation-system-surface
Modern smartphones have been moving toward gesture-based navigation systems ever since our phones began to ditch more and more of their bezels. Xiaomi and OnePlus adopted gesture-based systems, and now it seems like Google will be adopting the same style of navigation as well in Android P. Earlier this month, the firm accidentally hinted that it would be overhauling Android's navigation system to be more based on gestures rather than buttons when it released a screenshot of Android with a missing recent button.
Now, a new reveal by 9 to 5 Google has given us a more in-depth look at the new user interface.
The missing recent button was not a fluke, after all, Google will indeed be getting rid of the button which has been prominent in Android since its inception and replacing it with a swipe gesture on the new home button, which has been replaced with a pill icon.
The multitasking carousel has also been replaced by a new vertical carousel which looks quite like what Apple offers at t...Mon, 16 Apr 2018 21:16:06 +0000Michael Allison828.p79f40 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/details-androids-new-navigation-system-surface" title="Details of Android's new navigation system surface"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/android_p_multitask_1_1024.jpg?itok=pCrDCSSJ"></a></p>
<p>Modern smartphones have been moving toward gesture-based navigation systems ever since our phones began to ditch more and more of their bezels. Xiaomi and OnePlus adopted gesture-based systems, and now it seems like Google will be adopting the same style of navigation as well in Android P. Earlier this month, the firm accidentally hinted that it would be overhauling Android's navigation system to be more based on gestures rather than buttons when <a href="https://www.modmy.com/android-p-might-adopt-gesture-based-navigation-iPhone-x-style-navigation-bar">it released a screenshot of Android with a missing recent button</a>.
Now, a new reveal by 9 to 5 Google has given us a more in-depth look at the new user interface.</p>
<p>The missing recent button was not a fluke, after all, Google will indeed be getting rid of the button which has been prominent in Android since its inception and replacing it with a swipe gesture on the new home button, which has been replaced with a pill icon.
The multitasking carousel has also been replaced by a new vertical carousel which looks quite like what Apple offers at the moment. 0to5Google notes that this is all early software, and as such is subject to change, but coupled with rumours that Google was making its operating system more similar to the iPhone in order to order Apple's users.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/details-androids-new-navigation-system-surface" title="Details of Android's new navigation system surface"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/small/public/article-images/2018/04/android-p-21.jpg?itok=KW0BG8ca"></a><a href="https://www.modmy.com/details-androids-new-navigation-system-surface" title="Details of Android's new navigation system surface"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/small/public/article-images/2018/04/android_p5.jpg?itok=PhsOVQnz"></a><a href="https://www.modmy.com/details-androids-new-navigation-system-surface" title="Details of Android's new navigation system surface"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/small/public/article-images/2018/04/android-p-31.jpg?itok=yySRUIBN"></a></p>
<p>The back-button itself will become contextual, and it's not exactly clear what that means yet. Perhaps It'll only appear when there are no other onscreen back-buttons, or it'll disappear in places like the Camera app, or in menus where there is no back button.
Google will most likely reveal more about its new navigation system next month at i/o, as well as its new plans for Android P.</p>
<p><em><a href="https://9to5google.com/2018/04/16/android-p-navigation-recents-multitasking-ui-leak-gallery/">via 9 to 5 Google</a></em></p></div></div></div>Samsung launches new Smartphone that can't connect to the Internethttps://www.modmy.com/samsung-launches-new-smartphone-korea-has-no-internet-connectivity
Smartphones have been one of the biggest technological advancement in recent years, and we're all excited when a new version of Android or iOS comes out, or when Samsung, Apple or OnePlus release a new phone with exciting new features... But do we really know what defines a "smart" phone?
Well, it seems that it doesn't have much to do with its ability to connect to the Internet.
The Galaxy J2 Pro is a new smartphone launched by Samsung that offers everything a phone has to offer, but with no Internet connectivity. The phone is meant to serve for students and older people who have no need for all the fanciness of a OnePlus 5T or an iPhone X. The lack of connectivity is therefore a marketing point for this product, because it's very hard nowadays to find a cheap phone that only has the basic abilities of a phone&mdash;to call and to text&mdash;that wasn't built during the early 2000s.
This is definitely a great alternative for parents who want their kids to be able to contact them, ...Mon, 16 Apr 2018 16:54:23 +0000Aloys Detey826.p79f40 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/samsung-launches-new-smartphone-korea-has-no-internet-connectivity" title="This new Samsung smartphone cannot connect to the Internet"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/samsung-internetless-phone.jpg?itok=IVzTLtoY"></a></p>
<p>Smartphones have been one of the biggest technological advancement in recent years, and we're all excited when a new version of Android or iOS comes out, or when Samsung, Apple or OnePlus release a new phone with exciting new features... <em>But do we really know what defines a "smart" phone?</em></p>
<p>Well, it seems that it doesn't have much to do with its ability to connect to the Internet.</p>
<p>The Galaxy J2 Pro is a new smartphone launched by Samsung that offers everything a phone has to offer, but with no Internet connectivity. The phone is meant to serve for students and older people who have no need for all the fanciness of a OnePlus 5T or an iPhone X. The lack of connectivity is therefore a marketing point for this product, because it's very hard nowadays to find a cheap phone that only has the basic abilities of a phone&mdash;to call and to text&mdash;that wasn't built during the early 2000s.</p>
<p>This is definitely a great alternative for parents who want their kids to be able to contact them, or their friends, but worry about the content of the Internet, third-party apps, social media and the likes. This is also useful for seniors who aren't as comfortable as millennials with technology, but want something reliable when it comes to contacting their friends and families.</p>
<p>Here are the current specs for this new phone:</p>
<ul><li>8-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front cameras</li>
<li>5-inch qHD AMOLED display</li>
<li>1.4GHz quad-core processor</li>
<li>1.5GB of RAM</li>
<li>2,600mAh removable battery</li>
<li>MicroSD card slot for expandable memory</li>
</ul><p>The phone is currently only available in South Korea for 199,100 won, which is around 185 US Dollars, or 150&euro;. We have no information on whether or not the phone will be available in Europe, Australia or the US, and Samsung doesn't seem to have answered a request for a comment&mdash;but we'll keep you updated on whether or not the phone gets an international release.</p>
<p><em><a href="https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-launches-a-new-smartphone-without-internet-connectivity/">via Sammobile</a></em></p></div></div></div>New Ransomware will force you to play PUBG to decrypt your fileshttps://www.modmy.com/new-ransomware-will-encrypt-your-desktop-files-unless-you-play-playerunknowns-battlegrounds
The rise of Battle Royale games has been steadily increasing in the past few months, and we can probably thank PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds for that. Everybody seems to love PUBG, as it has already sold 33 Million units on PC alone in less than a year.
Some people seem to love the game so much that they create very bizarre programs, like this PUBG Ransomware that will encrypt all of your desktop files&mdash;including subdirectories&mdash;until you start playing the game "for at least an hour." This is by far one of the weirdest pieces of software we've ever written about.
The malware was first spotted by MalwareHunterTeam, explaining that the software encrypts and decrypts files using a .PUBG file extension.
Another top quality ransomware that asks you to play a game to decrypt files: "PUBG Ransomware".Sample: https://t.co/qyEHMG2orLExtension: .PUBGThis sample only encrypts files on desktop (including subdirectories)...@BleepinComputer @demonslay335 pic.twitter.com/5406DPbwmX&md...Mon, 16 Apr 2018 16:40:09 +0000Aloys Detey825.p79f40 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/new-ransomware-will-encrypt-your-desktop-files-unless-you-play-playerunknowns-battlegrounds" title="This new ransomware will encrypt your desktop files unless you play PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/pubg-ransomware.jpg?itok=wqrF1Euf"></a></p>
<p>The rise of Battle Royale games has been steadily increasing in the past few months, and we can probably thank PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds for that. Everybody seems to love PUBG, as it has already sold 33 Million units on PC alone in less than a year.</p>
<p>Some people seem to love the game so much that they create very bizarre programs, like this PUBG Ransomware that will encrypt all of your desktop files&mdash;including subdirectories&mdash;until you start playing the game "for at least an hour." This is by far one of the weirdest pieces of software we've ever written about.</p>
<p>The malware was first spotted by MalwareHunterTeam, explaining that the software encrypts and decrypts files using a .PUBG file extension.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another top quality ransomware that asks you to play a game to decrypt files: "PUBG Ransomware".<br>Sample: <a href="https://t.co/qyEHMG2orL">https://t.co/qyEHMG2orL</a><br>Extension: .PUBG<br>This sample only encrypts files on desktop (including subdirectories)...<a href="https://twitter.com/BleepinComputer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BleepinComputer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/demonslay335?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@demonslay335</a> <a href="https://t.co/5406DPbwmX">pic.twitter.com/5406DPbwmX</a></p>&mdash; MalwareHunterTeam (@malwrhunterteam) <a href="https://twitter.com/malwrhunterteam/status/983382568014942208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2018</a>
</blockquote>
<p>After encrypting your files, the malware will open a new window with clear instructions on how you can decrypt the files. It offers two options: Either you use the restore code "s2acxx56a2sae5fjh5k2gb5s2e" into the software, or you can just start playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.</p>
<p>As the source code below illustrates, the software will monitor your computer's running processes and check if "TslGame"&mdash;PUBG's process&mdash;is running. Although it's stated by the Ransomware that you need to play the game for an hour, you only need to have the process running for about 3 seconds until your files get decrypted.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/new-ransomware-will-encrypt-your-desktop-files-unless-you-play-playerunknowns-battlegrounds" title="This new ransomware will encrypt your desktop files unless you play PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/sourcecode-pubg-ransomware.jpg?itok=XNktWsmO"></a></p>
<p>Because the source code isn't too advanced and only checks the processes by name, another way of dealing with this Ransomware is to run any executable called TslGame.exe, and it will automatically decrypt your desktop files.</p>
<p>This Ransomware isn't dangerous per se, but it's definitely not something you want to install. We don't know for sure what the software is doing in the background without a deep dive into the entire code.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pubg-ransomware-decrypts-your-files-if-you-play-playerunknowns-battlegrounds/"><em>via BleepingComputer</em></a></p></div></div></div>Facebook launches tool for users to check if their data was compromisedhttps://www.modmy.com/facebook-launches-new-tool-will-let-you-know-if-your-data-was-shared-cambridge-analytica
Following the recent events regarding Facebook and the controversy around Cambridge Analytica, Facebook began rolling out a new notification for their users to protect their information. Supposedly, Facebook has 2.2 Billion active users, and that's why the roll out might be slow. If you haven't received the notification yet, you're not alone, but there is another option.
If you're like me and you haven't had the chance to get the notification on your news feed yet, there's an easier way to check if your information has been leaked to Cambridge Analytica. Facebook created a tool that will let you know if you or any of your Facebook friends have logged into the "This Is Your Digital Life" third-party app, which is the app that shared the personal data of some Facebook users with Cambridge Analytica.
Note that even if you haven't logged into the app yourself, as long as one of your Facebook friends has, your information may have been compromised. That's around 87 million users who may...Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:19:40 +0000Aloys Detey824.p79f40 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/facebook-launches-new-tool-will-let-you-know-if-your-data-was-shared-cambridge-analytica" title="Facebook launches new tool that will let you know if your data was shared with Cambridge Analytica"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/mark-zuckerberg-trial.jpg?itok=77i70RaM"></a></p>
<p>Following the recent events regarding Facebook and the controversy around Cambridge Analytica, Facebook began rolling out a new notification for their users to protect their information. Supposedly, Facebook has 2.2 Billion active users, and that's why the roll out might be slow. If you haven't received the notification yet, you're not alone, but there is another option.</p>
<p>If you're like me and you haven't had the chance to get the notification on your news feed yet, there's an easier way to check if your information has been leaked to Cambridge Analytica. Facebook created a tool that will let you know if you or any of your Facebook friends have logged into the "This Is Your Digital Life" third-party app, which is the app that shared the personal data of some Facebook users with Cambridge Analytica.</p>
<p>Note that even if you haven't logged into the app yourself, as long as one of your Facebook friends has, your information may have been compromised. That's around 87 million users who may be at risk, or essentially ~4% of all active Facebook users.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/help/1873665312923476?helpref=search&amp;sr=1&amp;query=cambridge">You can check if your data is at risk by clicking this link.</a></p>
<p>If your information has been compromised, the page will tell you that you or one of your friends has logged in the "This Is Your Digital Life" app, and if so, which information has been leaked to Cambridge Analytica. Information usually includes everything on your public profile, the pages you've liked, your birthday and current location.</p>
<p>Ever since the Cambridge Analytica controversy, we've seen an increase in people deleting their Facebook accounts. <a href="https://www.windowscentral.com/you-cant-trust-facebook">Can tech companies be trusted with your data?</a> This definitely sets a dangerous precedent for the foreseeable future of social media companies.</p>
<p><a href="https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/gym8v3/how-to-check-if-your-facebook-data-was-shared-with-cambridge-analytica?utm_source=mbtwitter"><em>via Motherboard</em></a></p></div></div></div>Android P might have an iPhone X style navigation barhttps://www.modmy.com/android-p-might-adopt-gesture-based-navigation-iphone-x-style-navigation-bar
We all know that the Android navigation bar looks like, it has been the same since Android began, whether it be hardware buttons or software buttons, there was always a home button in the middle, a back button on one side and either a recent apps or options button on the other side. This navigation bar is one of the core fundamentals of Android and something that all users are familiar with.
This might be changing soon though, a screenshot that showed up on a Google blog post seemed to be from a newer version of the Android P beta and it had a different navigation bar. You can see the 'new' navigation bar below and compare it to the current navigation bar right below it.
Possible Android P DP2 Navigation Bar:
Android P DP1 Navigation Bar:
It seems as if the home button has been replaced with a pill-shaped button similar to what is found on the iPhone X. It isn't clear whether the new home button will still be a button or a swipe gesture like on the iPhone X. The recent apps but...Sat, 14 Apr 2018 21:54:33 +0000Nihaal Manesia827.p75ps0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/android-p-might-adopt-gesture-based-navigation-iphone-x-style-navigation-bar" title="Android P might adopt gesture-based navigation with an iPhone X style navigation bar"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/article-images/2018/04/android-p-notifications.jpg?itok=c6BcFtac"></a></p>
<p>We all know that the Android navigation bar looks like, it has been the same since Android began, whether it be hardware buttons or software buttons, there was always a home button in the middle, a back button on one side and either a recent apps or options button on the other side. This navigation bar is one of the core fundamentals of Android and something that all users are familiar with.</p>
<p>This might be changing soon though, a screenshot that showed up on a Google blog post seemed to be from a newer version of the Android P beta and it had a different navigation bar. You can see the 'new' navigation bar below and compare it to the current navigation bar right below it.</p>
<p><em>Possible Android P DP2 Navigation Bar:</em>
<a href="https://www.modmy.com/android-p-might-adopt-gesture-based-navigation-iphone-x-style-navigation-bar" title="Android P might adopt gesture-based navigation with an iPhone X style navigation bar"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/google-pixel-2-android-p-dp2-navigation-bar.jpg?itok=sT_xywZ-"></a></p>
<p><em>Android P DP1 Navigation Bar:</em>
<a href="https://www.modmy.com/android-p-might-adopt-gesture-based-navigation-iphone-x-style-navigation-bar" title="Android P might adopt gesture-based navigation with an iPhone X style navigation bar"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/google-pixel-2-xl-android-p-dp1-navigation-bar.jpg?itok=ryu8XDtu"></a></p>
<p>It seems as if the home button has been replaced with a pill-shaped button similar to what is found on the iPhone X. It isn't clear whether the new home button will still be a button or a swipe gesture like on the iPhone X. The recent apps button seems to also be gone and the back button seems to look a bit different. According to Stephen Hall from 9to5, the back button is only shown contextually and will go away when it is not needed. It is also possible that the back button won't make it to the final release and is only there for the beta.</p>
<p>There isn't much known outside of the screenshot which was found in the blog post, there has been speculation that Google would switch to a gesture-based navigation but there wasn't any good evidence to really believe that until now.</p>
<p>Let us know in the comments what you think, do you like the idea of a gesture-based navigation system or do you hope they just keep it the way it is?</p>
<p><em>via <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/android-p-iphone-x-navigation-gesture/">XDA</a></em></p></div></div></div>The HP Chromebook x2 is the first detachable Chromebookhttps://www.modmy.com/hp-chromebook-x2-first-detachable-chromebook
A Surface Pro rival
HP and Google have launched the first Chrome OS-powered detachable, the HP Chromebook x2.
The Chromebook x2 is a premium detachable meant to rival devices like the Surface Pro and iPad Pro in terms of mixing productivity and consumption. It comes with a Core m3 processor from Intel, 4GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage, a 2400 x 1600 screen, a pair of and 13 MP cameras, two USB C ports, and 10.5 hours of battery life.
In terms of design, it is a sleekly designed machine with a 'ceramic white anodized aluminium finish' and a detachable full-sized keyboard with a 'leather like surface'.
HP is aiming this device at the same class of users who would buy say a Surface Pro and use it for some tablet things, and some laptop things. As a tablet, it comes equipped with the Google Play Store. As a laptop, the full power of Chrome, web-apps and the opportunity to run Linux on this hardware remain ever-present.
While the hardware of this device is most undoubtedly nice, the real ...Tue, 10 Apr 2018 20:00:01 +0000Michael Allison822.p6yb40 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/hp-chromebook-x2-first-detachable-chromebook" title="The HP Chromebook x2 is the first detachable Chromebook"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/hp_chromebook_x2_front.jpg?itok=_Hh5s4TM"></a></p>
<p class="intro">A Surface Pro rival</p>
<p>HP and Google have launched the first Chrome OS-powered detachable, the HP Chromebook x2.</p>
<p>The Chromebook x2 is a premium detachable meant to rival devices like the Surface Pro and iPad Pro in terms of mixing productivity and consumption. It comes with a Core m3 processor from Intel, 4GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage, a 2400 x 1600 screen, a pair of and 13 MP cameras, two USB C ports, and 10.5 hours of battery life.</p>
<p>In terms of design, it is a sleekly designed machine with a 'ceramic white anodized aluminium finish' and a detachable full-sized keyboard with a 'leather like surface'.
HP is aiming this device at the same class of users who would buy say a Surface Pro and use it for some tablet things, and some laptop things. As a tablet, it comes equipped with the Google Play Store. As a laptop, the full power of Chrome, web-apps and the opportunity to run Linux on this hardware remain ever-present.</p>
<p>While the hardware of this device is most undoubtedly nice, the real test for users is in the software. Chromebooks are not yet as mainstream as Google would like them to be, though the barriers to their acceptance are being whittled down slowly.</p>
<p>The firm has been working to incorporate local apps via the Play Store, simultaneously working to improve the acceptance of web-apps via pushing progressive web apps. Google has also been working on <a href="https://www.modmy.com/googles-chrome-os-getting-design-refresh-later-year">a redesign of Chrome OS</a>, bringing it in line with Android P's interface, and <a href="https://www.modmy.com/google-making-chrome-os-more-touch-friendly">preparing for a touch-enabled future</a>.</p>
<p>Aside from HP's Chromebook x2, a 4K Convertible code-named Atlas is rumoured to be in the works. Not much is known about it, other than that it will be a very high-end device, naturally. We'll likely find out more about that later this year.</p>
<p>With all that in mind, HP's device is likely the first of a new breed of Chromebooks, and consumer reception over the next few months will be the only way to gauge the success of this effort.</p>
<p>The Chromebook x2 will cost $599 when it is released in June 2018, and it will be one of the most expensive Chromebooks upon launch.</p>
<p><em>via <a href="https://chromeunboxed.com/news/chromebook-atlas-4k-detachable">Chrome Unboxed</a>, <a href="https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/4/9/17208064/hp-chromebook-x2-chrome-os-tablet-detachable-keyboard-stylus">The Verge</a></em></p></div></div></div>Google is making Chrome OS more touch-friendlyhttps://www.modmy.com/google-making-chrome-os-more-touch-friendly
Chrome OS is getting optimized for new styles of computing.
When you think of tablet operating systems, you may think iOS, Android and perhaps Windows at a stretch, but Google is planning to change that perception by adding another of its operating systems into the running.
When Google introduced Android apps to Chrome OS last year, one might have thought it was doing so to make up for the lack of native apps offered for the platform.
Instead, the firm appears to have a much more ambitious plan in mind.
Google is moving Chrome OS from a simple OS that supports desktops and laptops, to one like Windows which powers tablets and hybrids of all flavours as well.
First, the firm is changing the way the app launcher appears in Chrome OS when a tablet or detachable in tablet mode is in use.
According to a commit discovered by XDA Developers Chrome OS will now open a full-screen launcher for tablets when in tablet mode, as opposed to applying the default desktop behaviour of opening a par...Tue, 10 Apr 2018 14:30:02 +0000Michael Allison823.p6yb40 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="intro">Chrome OS is getting optimized for new styles of computing.
<a href="https://www.modmy.com/google-making-chrome-os-more-touch-friendly" title="Google is making Chrome OS more touch-friendly"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/touchable%20chrome.jpg?itok=Je6ZMfuI"></a></p>
<p>When you think of tablet operating systems, you may think iOS, Android and perhaps Windows at a stretch, but Google is planning to change that perception by adding another of its operating systems into the running.</p>
<p>When Google introduced Android apps to Chrome OS last year, one might have thought it was doing so to make up for the lack of native apps offered for the platform.
Instead, the firm appears to have a much more ambitious plan in mind.</p>
<p>Google is moving Chrome OS from a simple OS that supports desktops and laptops, to one like Windows which powers tablets and hybrids of all flavours as well.
First, the firm is changing the way the app launcher appears in Chrome OS when a tablet or detachable in tablet mode is in use.
According to a commit discovered by XDA Developers Chrome OS will now open a full-screen launcher for tablets when in tablet mode, as opposed to applying the default desktop behaviour of opening a partial launcher when the home button is pressed. This will be reminiscent of how tablets from other operating systems already work, and will be more user-friendly for consumers.
<a href="https://www.modmy.com/google-making-chrome-os-more-touch-friendly" title="Google is making Chrome OS more touch-friendly"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article_images/2018/03/acer-chrome-tab-96s0.jpg?itok=Ic8S3LNx"></a></p>
<p>Next, Google is working on making Chrome itself more touch-friendly for tablet users. The firm has added a new flag to the Chrome Canary and Beta builds that make Chrome touchable on tablets and hybrids. This makes the Chrome interface bigger and more spacious, and of course, it takes on elements from Google's new, <a href="https://www.modmy.com/googles-chrome-os-getting-design-refresh-later-year">more rounded design that we talked about before</a>.</p>
<p>This touch movement isn't simply aimless scrabbling, this week the firm launched the first Chrome OS detachable, last week the first Chrome OS tablet was launched.</p>
<p>Google appears to be serious about making Chrome OS a tablet OS as well, but only time will tell if this is a worthwhile endeavour.</p>
<p><em>via <a href="https://plus.google.com/+FrancoisBeaufort/posts/hziJRCysJME">Google Plus</a>, <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/chrome-os-fullscreen-launcher-tablet-mode/">XDA Developers</a></em></p></div></div></div>mGBA 0.6.2 update released with improvements and PSVita audio fixeshttps://www.modmy.com/mgba-062-update-released-fixes-and-psvita-audio-improvements
mGBA is an open source Game Boy emulator that is available on multiple platforms. The feature list boasts "faster" speed than most other emulators, and claims to run very well on "low end hardware, such as netbooks". It is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and also via Homebrew on Nintendo 3DS, Wii, and the PSVita. Of the dozens of features it supports, it's well known for easily remappable controls, saves, screenshot &amp; video recording support, as well as cheat codes.
We haven't seen much activity on the project since last year, with the 0.6.0 version releasing in the summer and 0.6.1 following shortly after. That has changed, however, with the latest 0.6.2 update released and now available &mdash; it resolves many bugs across all supported platforms. It eliminates over a dozen GBA bugs, and several crucial issues for the Nintendo 3DS, Wii, and PSP2 platforms.
Here's a list of some of the more notable fixes in the official changelog from the mgba website:
Core: Fix ROM...Tue, 10 Apr 2018 05:43:45 +0000Spencer Steiner820.p6yb40 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/mgba-062-update-released-fixes-and-psvita-audio-improvements" title="mGBA 0.6.2 update released with fixes and PSVita audio improvements"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/psp-1335960_1920.jpg?itok=qcrZ246S"></a></p>
<p>mGBA is an <a href="https://github.com/mgba-emu/mgba">open source</a> Game Boy emulator that is available on multiple platforms. The feature list boasts "faster" speed than most other emulators, and claims to run very well on "low end hardware, such as netbooks". It is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and also via Homebrew on Nintendo 3DS, Wii, and the PSVita. Of the dozens of features it supports, it's well known for easily remappable controls, saves, screenshot &amp; video recording support, as well as cheat codes.</p>
<p>We haven't seen much activity on the project since last year, with the 0.6.0 version releasing in the summer and 0.6.1 following shortly after. That has changed, however, with the latest 0.6.2 update released and now available &mdash; it resolves many bugs across all supported platforms. It eliminates over a dozen GBA bugs, and several crucial issues for the Nintendo 3DS, Wii, and PSP2 platforms.</p>
<p>Here's a list of some of the more notable fixes in the official changelog from the <a href="https://mgba.io/2018/04/03/mgba-0.6.2/">mgba website</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul><li>Core: Fix ROM patches not being unloaded when disabled (fixes mgba.io/i/962)</li>
<li>3DS: Fix opening files in directory names with trailing slashes</li>
<li>Wii: Fix screen tear when unpausing</li>
<li>Wii: Fix various setup and teardown drawing issues (fixes mgba.io/i/988)</li>
<li>PSP2: Fix issues causing poor audio</li>
<li>LR35902: Fix watchpoints not reporting new value</li>
<li>GBA Memory: Fix copy-on-write memory leak</li>
<li>GBA Savedata: Fix crash when resizing flash</li>
<li>GBA Audio: Increase PSG volume (fixes mgba.io/i/932)</li>
<li>GBA Cheats: Fix slide codes not initializing properly</li>
</ul></blockquote>
<p>You can visit the website directly for a full changelog list with details on all platforms. Downloads for the emulator are available <a href="https://mgba.io/downloads.html">here</a>.</p>
<p><em>via <a href="http://wololo.net/2018/04/04/mgba-0-6-2-released-stability-accuracy-fixes-various-improvements-including-poor-audio-fix-psvita/">Wololo</a></em></p></div></div></div>OnePlus 6 will have an option to ‘hide’ the notchhttps://www.modmy.com/oneplus-6-will-have-software-option-hide-notch-top-display
Many people have despised the notch since it was introduced on the Essential PH-1 and iPhone X. Now many manufacturers are following the trend set by these two major manufacturers and incorporating the design into their new phones. The latest company to adopt the notch into their smartphone is OnePlus. Every manufacturer has their own reason for adopting the notch and also adopts in a different way.
Instead of waiting for backlash towards the notch to come up, co-found Carl Pei attempted to explain the reasoning for the notch. Basically, he argued the notch allowed for the notification bar to moved up to the same level as the notch allowing for more real estate when displaying other things on the screen.
Many users weren't convinced by this reason though, they argued that when watching a video the notch still came in the way or when the phone is being used in landscape mode generally. In order to compromise with the argument, Pete Lau says the OnePlus 6 will include a feature simil...Mon, 09 Apr 2018 19:00:35 +0000Nihaal Manesia819.p6wgg0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/oneplus-6-will-have-software-option-hide-notch-top-display" title="The OnePlus 6 will have a software option to 'hide' the notch at the top of the display"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/oneplus_6_notch_1.jpg?itok=AKd2OxLG"></a></p>
<p>Many people have despised the notch since it was introduced on the Essential PH-1 and iPhone X. Now many manufacturers are following the trend set by these two major manufacturers and incorporating the design into their new phones. The latest company to adopt the notch into their smartphone is OnePlus. Every manufacturer has their own reason for adopting the notch and also adopts in a different way.</p>
<p>Instead of waiting for backlash towards the notch to come up, co-found <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6-display-notch-official/">Carl Pei attempted to explain the reasoning for the notch</a>. Basically, he argued the notch allowed for the notification bar to moved up to the same level as the notch allowing for more real estate when displaying other things on the screen.</p>
<p>Many users weren't convinced by this reason though, they argued that when watching a video the notch still came in the way or when the phone is being used in landscape mode generally. In order to compromise with the argument, Pete Lau says the OnePlus 6 will include a feature similar to the one <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/would-you-buy-phone-hide-display-notch/">found in the Huawei P20</a> which is shown below. The notch will be able to be "hidden" using a software feature bundled with the phone.</p>
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<p>Essentially, what the software will do is have black bars to both sides of the notch, and thanks to the OLED display in the phone, that part of the screen will be off, making that part of the phone basically non-existent. The P20 still uses that area for the notification bar, but it is possible that OnePlus will even move the notification bar below the bezel in order to give it a more traditional look.</p>
<p>Personally, I don't mind the bezels as it really does give you an immersive feel as the phone is essentially all display, especially on the iPhone X. If you get the OnePlus 6, will you hide the notch immediately or will you give it a try?</p>
<p><em>via <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6-hide-display-notch/">XDA</a></em></p></div></div></div>The Samsung Galaxy S3 and Note 2 might be the succesors to the HTC HD2https://www.modmy.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-and-galaxy-note-2-might-be-spiritual-succesors-htc-hd2
The old king is dead, long live the king.
The immortal phone might have a successor.
The HTC HD2 has a long history amongst the Android enthusiast community. It's the software equivalent of the Nokia 3310 - it just won't seem to die. Born running the ancient Windows Mobile 6.5 (yes, Windows Mobile), it went on to run basically any operating system thrown at it, from the latest versions of Android to Windows RT and even Ubuntu. While flagships come and go, no phone has been able to challenge this classic's ridiculous longevity and tinkering potential.
That is, until now.
XDA recently picked up findings indicating that there might finally be a device (or in this case, devices) ready to pick up the mantle of the legendary HD2. They found that despite years of Android updates and UX revisions and explosive phones, there are 2 devices that it seems Samsung and its competitors have been unable to kill &ndash; the Samsung Galaxy SIII and the Galaxy Note 2.
Take for instance the popular...Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:31:56 +0000Wajeeh Maaz818.p6p1s0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-and-galaxy-note-2-might-be-spiritual-succesors-htc-hd2" title="The Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 might be the spiritual succesors to the HTC HD2"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/article-images/2018/04/s3-new-2.jpg?itok=x3LBp3AR"></a></p>
<p class="intro">The old king is dead, long live the king.</p>
<p>The immortal phone might have a successor.</p>
<p>The HTC HD2 has a long history amongst the Android enthusiast community. It's the software equivalent of the Nokia 3310 - it just won't seem to die. Born running the ancient Windows Mobile 6.5 (yes, Windows Mobile), it went on to run basically any operating system thrown at it, from the latest versions of Android to Windows RT and even Ubuntu. While flagships come and go, no phone has been able to challenge this classic's ridiculous longevity and tinkering potential.</p>
<p>That is, until now.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-siii-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-htc-hd2/">XDA</a> recently picked up findings indicating that there might finally be a device (or in this case, devices) ready to pick up the mantle of the legendary HD2. They found that despite years of Android updates and UX revisions and explosive phones, there are 2 devices that it seems Samsung and its competitors have been unable to kill &ndash; the Samsung Galaxy SIII and the Galaxy Note 2.</p>
<p>Take for instance the popular custom ROM LineageOS, a popular option to flash onto an ageing Samsung device. Both of these devices shipped with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, yet 5 versions of Android later these devices, with their humble specs, perform so well running Android 7.1 Nougat's via LineageOS that the Galaxy SIII is actually the 2nd most popular device running LineageOS internationally. Just take that in.</p>
<p class="caption left twothirds"><a href="https://www.modmy.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-and-galaxy-note-2-might-be-spiritual-succesors-htc-hd2" title="The Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 might be the spiritual succesors to the HTC HD2"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/lineageos-statistics-1024x503.jpg?itok=abks4npY"></a> Image: XDA.</p>
<p>As XDA pointed out, it's likely that strong developer support and removable batteries have helped these devices live this long. But that's not the whole story &ndash; many phones, like the OnePlus One which lives above the Galaxy SIII on the LineageOS installation rankings, can live a long life thanks to developer support and some love. There has been a larger breakthrough, and it's to do with Linux kernel support.</p>
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<p>Maintaining a device's kernel has always been a big problem for enthusiasts, so native device support in an updated kernel is a godsend in many ways.</p>
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<p>The breakthrough has come courtesy of XDA Senior Member <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=5405215">forkbomb444</a>, the official LineageOS manager for the Samsung Galaxy S III, Google Nexus 7 (2013), and the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017). They have stated that version 4.17 of the Linux kernel will add support for the Samsung Galaxy S III and Samsung Galaxy Note II; a critical step in ensuring the longevity of the device, both from the perspective of future versions of Android and the potential for tinkering with other Linux kernel-based operating systems.</p>
<p>Maintaining a device's kernel and ensuring stable driver support in order to accommodate future versions of Android has always been a big problem for enthusiasts (hell, it's a big enough problem for manufacturers that so many Android devices are left starved and devoid of Android updates, which is where Project Treble comes into play) so device support in an updated kernel is a godsend in many ways. So if you're motivated enough, you could probably get the Android P developer preview running on the Samsung Galaxy SIII pretty soon.</p>
<p>The Samsung Galaxy SIII has received some other leg-ups too. As XDA pointed out, Samsung's testing of Tizen 3.0 on the Galaxy SIII helped it's SoC, the Exynos 4 Quad, become a prime candidate for porting and flashing other operating systems. The reason is pretty simple; better driver support. And as a result, the tinkering potential with these devices will be practically endless, and there's no reason why we shouldn't expect wild Linux distro ports or even a Project Andromeda-based Windows port on this device at some point.</p>
<p>forkbomb444 has stated that their work on audio drivers and specific hardware drivers for the Galaxy Note 2 will be upstreamed to the mainline Linux kernel, meaning that the two devices "will be able to boot the kernels released by Google/Kernel.org with no changes, which makes it a lot easier to keep up with newer AOSP versions". This potentially seamless path for AOSP-based Android updates marks an enormous advantage to any enthusiast or developer in using and abusing these two devices. In effect, this might just be the canonizer for the pair of old n' gold Samsung flagships.</p>
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<p>There's no reason why we shouldn't expect wild Linux distro ports or even a Project Andromeda-based Windows port on this device at some point.</p>
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<p>According to the developer, each Exynos SoC-based variant of the Galaxy S III or the Galaxy Note 2 will be able to able to boot a single set of software, and with a bit of modification, there's no reason why any old GNU/Linux distribution can't be installed.</p>
<p>The developer estimates that the changes he has submitted already should land in the mainline Linux kernel source tree by next week, so you might not have too long to wait. Kernel support is one of many critical components to making sure that current and future versions of Android can sail smoothly on your device of choice. The difference here is the extent; the ingrained Linux kernel support will open the door to other Linux distributions running on these devices. Or possibly even ports operating systems based on different kernels.</p>
<p>Why, you ask? Because they can.</p>
<p class="caption"><a href="https://www.modmy.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-and-galaxy-note-2-might-be-spiritual-succesors-htc-hd2" title="The Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 might be the spiritual succesors to the HTC HD2"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/vlade-savov09-18_200801da.0.jpg?itok=wcw_RPQn"></a>While work is ongoing for the prospective heirs, the HTC HD2 is still kicking it. Image: <a href="https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/9/19/12968306/htc-hd2-android-7-immortal">The Verge</a> .</p>
<p>Will this be the next HD2? I'm not so sure, as the HD2's association with hacking and tinkering runs much deeper. The HD2 was a perfect storm of sorts; born just before Microsoft killed Windows Mobile, it was just begging for developers to try and port the new-born Windows Phone 7 to it. And it didn't stop there; after Android 2.2 found its way onto the device, everything from PlayStation emulators to Firefox OS was ported onto there. Ever since birth, the HD2 was a playground for development and proof-of-concept tinkering, and that's something tough to replicate.</p>
<p>But what's for certain is that these phones aren't going anywhere. And there's no reason why we can't have a close second and third place, right?</p></div></div></div>TouchWiz from Samsung is actually the real "stock" Android, here is whyhttps://www.modmy.com/here-why-samsungs-touchwiz-real-stock-android
Pure Android straight from Google is what is called "stock" Android. But is it really the correct term for it?
Samsung has been criticized for years for its bloated version of Android once dubbed "TouchWiz". While There has been a name change to "Samsung Experience" it's still the same software underneath. It has reduced it's bloat and crapware lately, however, the bad reputation and criticism still stand. So why would I go as far as compliment it with calling it the "true stock Android"?
It's not a compliment but a conclusion.
What is Android?
Let's go back for a minute and take a look at what Android actually is. Stock Android, per definition, is the pure vanilla variant of Android, officially called the Android Open Source Program (AOSP). This is the version of Android that ships with many different handsets, and more famously Nexus and Pixel devices. The issue is that we are starting to see two different stock Android experiences, one of them being the Pixel software from Goo...Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:51:13 +0000Dennis D. Bednarz325.p6p1s0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/here-why-samsungs-touchwiz-real-stock-android" title="Here is why Samsung's &quot;TouchWiz&quot; is the real &quot;stock&quot; Android"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/article-images/2017/10/galaxy-s8-software-4095.jpg?itok=IgyrKFUi"></a></p>
<p class="intro">Pure Android straight from Google is what is called "stock" Android. But is it really the correct term for it?</p>
<p>Samsung has been criticized for years for its bloated version of Android once dubbed "TouchWiz". While There has been a name change to "Samsung Experience" it's still the same software underneath. It has reduced it's bloat and crapware lately, however, the bad reputation and criticism still stand. So why would I go as far as compliment it with calling it the "true stock Android"?</p>
<p>It's not a compliment but a conclusion.</p>
<h2 class="h2">What is Android?</h2>
<p>Let's go back for a minute and take a look at what Android actually is. Stock Android, per definition, is the pure vanilla variant of Android, officially called the Android Open Source Program (AOSP). This is the version of Android that ships with many different handsets, and more famously Nexus and Pixel devices. The issue is that we are starting to see two different stock Android experiences, one of them being the Pixel software from Google and the other one being AOSP, also from Google.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/here-why-samsungs-touchwiz-real-stock-android" title="Here is why Samsung's &quot;TouchWiz&quot; is the real &quot;stock&quot; Android"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/article-images/2017/10/nexus-5-lp-update_0.jpg?itok=AZ6cYAsL"></a></p>
<p>To us, tech-enthusiasts, stock Android is what "Android" is to us. When someone mentions Android, we think of Google's latest Pixels and their software, not of Samsung, LG, HTC or whoever else that happens to make their own version of Android. It's imprinted into our brains like an obvious thing, however, mentioning Android to the average consumer may bring different, unexpected reactions.</p>
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<p>We are a minority.</p>
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<p>If you're a tech-savvy person, you might be familiar with the question "Should I get a Samsung or an iPhone?" and while it's definitely an annoying way of asking for advice, it surely represents the general consumer very well. The average Joe doesn't know better than calling Android phones "Samsungs" and the term "iOS" is just an annoying pop-up that asks them to update to the latest version of something they have no idea of what it is. To them, Android is the most familiar version of it and that's most likely Samsung's TouchWiz.</p>
<p>Let's face it. We are a minority and we are overwhelmed by people who do not know anything about Android as an operating system.</p>
<h2 class="h3">Brand mentality</h2>
<p>If you'd ask me, I'd never respond that TouchWiz is the Stock Android. However, if you get in depth on the matter, to the billions of people out there, Android is essentially Samsung, not AOSP. Go ahead and ask one of your co-workers with an iPhone and they'd have absolutely no idea what stock Android is. If you tried to explain it to them, they might get it, depending on how intelligent they are, but that doesn't change the fact that there are still loads of people out there that have no idea what you're talking about. And that's fine.</p>
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<p>It's not wrong to not know.</p>
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<p>Why would your grandma know what stock Android is? Does she have any use of that information? You're probably the one choosing the smartphone for her if she has one at all. It's not wrong to not know what stock Android is and it's not wrong to think that Samsung is Android. According to IDC, <a href="https://www.idc.com/promo/smartphone-market-share/vendor">Samsung owned 23.3% of the global smartphone market share</a> in 2017Q1 and that percentage would be far greater if you excluded Asian countries and focused on the western world. A big part of the "other" category are extremely cheap handsets produced by Chinese companies for second- and third-world countries.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.idc.com/promo/smartphone-market-share/vendor"><img src="https://www.idc.com/promo/smartphone-market-share/RESOURCES/IMAGES/chart-ww-smartphone-vendor-market-share.jpg" alt="IDC: Smartphone Vendor Market Share Chart" style="width: 100%; max-width: 979px;"></a></p>
<p>While it's true that the statement that Samsung <em>is</em> Android is wrong, the reverse is not and people do not understand that it is not vice versa. It's a one-way connection which makes us geeks boil inside when it's connected the other way, just like puzzles.</p>
<p>If you take a quick look at Samsung's strategy lately, it is not to please the hardcore fans who swear by Samsung's brand. Samsung has taken the same approach as Apple and it's focusing on the consumer, not the enthusiast. The interface in TouchWiz is bright and colourful as opposed to the toned down and dark (if enabled) motive in OnePlus's OxygenOS. OnePlus is an enthusiast brand which tries to please blogs like ours and Reddit users around the world which makes it natural to include a dark theme and a tonne of customisation options.</p>
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<p>While Samsung does have a theming engine, it's far from being advertised as one of the top features of their devices. I, for instance, love that feature and I could actually see it as a plausible reason to buy one of Samsung's devices. Samsung advertisements usually feature things like the camera, the headphone jack, wireless charging and other things that the consumer might be interested in. The software is not important, or at least not seen as important, to the regular consumer. They don't know how important it is.</p>
<h2 class="h4">It's not a bad thing</h2>
<p>Once again, it's important to point out that it's not a bad thing. TouchWiz is getting better and better, and what we consider stock Android is slowly fading away with Google's own Pixel software which becomes more and more different from AOSP for each day that goes by.</p></div></div></div>TopGreener's popular USB wall receptacles and more are on sale today onlyhttps://www.modmy.com/outfit-your-home-new-usb-wall-receptacles-timer-switches-and-more-starting-13-each
Make them more functional.
Amazon is running a one-day deal on a variety of TopGreener USB outlets, sensors, and timers. We've featured a number of highly-rated options from TopGreener in the past, and these are no exception. If you're looking for the most affordable way to add USB ports to your wall outlets, this version gives you two USB and two AC outlets, and includes the wall plate, all for just $12.79. This model offers the same configuration, but has a 3.1A output instead of 2.4A that the previous one did. It's available for the same price, but you need to add your own wall plate which ends up making it slightly more expensive.
The sale also includes a 2-pack of the 2.4A outlets with a pair of USB cables for $28.48, a programmable timer switch for $13.11, and a countdown timer switch for $14.99.
Don't forget, these prices are only good for today, April 3, so don't miss out.
See at Amazon...Tue, 03 Apr 2018 12:42:57 +0000Jared DiPane817.p6lcg0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="intro">Make them more functional.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/outfit-your-home-new-usb-wall-receptacles-timer-switches-and-more-starting-13-each" title="Outfit your home with new USB wall receptacles, timer switches and more starting at $13 each"><img src="https://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/styles/medium/public/topgreener-dod-1ev4.jpg?itok=rHgmRx1s"></a></p>
<p>Amazon is running a one-day deal on a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dlp/2a96d7e6/ref=gbps_img_s-4_d724_2a96d7e6?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_p=695f29ac-ec28-4005-ae23-4a6ff667d724&amp;pf_rd_s=slot-4&amp;pf_rd_t=701&amp;pf_rd_i=gb_main&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_r=G0VVG7ED8PGK96BDX51S&amp;mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU817YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">variety of TopGreener</a> USB outlets, sensors, and timers. We've featured a number of highly-rated options from TopGreener in the past, and these are no exception. If you're looking for the most affordable way to add USB ports to your wall outlets, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IAZIU5Y?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU817YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">this version</a> gives you two USB and two AC outlets, and includes the wall plate, all for just $12.79. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076PJKM3Q?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU817YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">This model</a> offers the same configuration, but has a 3.1A output instead of 2.4A that the previous one did. It's available for the same price, but you need to <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-80301-SW-1-Gang-Wallplate-Screwless/dp/B015CR5KP0?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU817YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">add your own wall plate</a> which ends up making it slightly more expensive.</p>
<p>The sale also includes a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GP46QVG?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU817YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">2-pack of the 2.4A outlets</a> with a pair of USB cables for $28.48, a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KG712PI?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU817YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">programmable timer switch</a> for $13.11, and a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SNU8EUM?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU817YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">countdown timer switch</a> for $14.99.</p>
<p>Don't forget, these prices are only good for today, April 3, so don't miss out.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dlp/2a96d7e6/ref=gbps_img_s-4_d724_2a96d7e6?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_p=695f29ac-ec28-4005-ae23-4a6ff667d724&amp;pf_rd_s=slot-4&amp;pf_rd_t=701&amp;pf_rd_i=gb_main&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_r=G0VVG7ED8PGK96BDX51S&amp;mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU817YYr" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">See at Amazon</a></p></div></div></div>Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition is finally available on macOS & Linuxhttps://www.modmy.com/almost-20-years-later-neverwinter-nights-returns-macos
BioWare's 2002 cult-classic returns with the release of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition on March 27, 2018, for macOS, Windows and Linux.
Developed by Beamdog, this Enhanced Edition includes the original campaign as well as two expansion packs. 18 years later, you'll be able to once again become rogue, a sorcerer or a paladin and journey through a monster-filled world in search of the cure that could save the city of Neverwinter.
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition also includes brand-new features and improvements, such as an improved display supporting 1080p and 4K, advanced graphics options, backwards compatibility with the original Neverwinter Nights and more. Three premium modules, the Aurora Toolset allowing you to build your own world (Windows only for now), and a Dungeon Master mode are also available for purchase.
Beamdog had a lot of success remastering Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale, but the fact Neverwinter Nights was structured in modules following the Dungeons &a...Tue, 03 Apr 2018 11:34:59 +0000Ric Molina814.p6lcg0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/almost-20-years-later-neverwinter-nights-returns-macos" title="Almost 20 years later, Neverwinter Nights returns to macOS and adds Linux support"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/neverwinter%20nights.jpg?itok=SgekRPVd"></a></p>
<p>BioWare's 2002 cult-classic returns with the release of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition on March 27, 2018, for macOS, Windows and Linux.</p>
<p>Developed by Beamdog, this Enhanced Edition includes the original campaign as well as two expansion packs. 18 years later, you'll be able to once again become rogue, a sorcerer or a paladin and journey through a monster-filled world in search of the cure that could save the city of Neverwinter.</p>
<p>Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition also includes brand-new features and improvements, such as an improved display supporting 1080p and 4K, advanced graphics options, backwards compatibility with the original Neverwinter Nights and more. Three premium modules, the Aurora Toolset allowing you to build your own world (Windows only for now), and a Dungeon Master mode are also available for purchase.</p>
<p>Beamdog had a lot of success remastering Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale, but the fact Neverwinter Nights was structured in modules following the Dungeons &amp; Dragons style, this was a particularly challenging project. <a href="http://blog.beamdog.com/2018/03/neverwinter-nights-enhanced-edition_27.html">According to Jonathan Hill</a>, Beamdog's Project Lead:</p>
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<p>Neverwinter Nights has been a beloved game for the past 15 years, with Beamdog's ongoing development and community support we hope the Enhanced Edition will be loved for 15+ more years.</p>
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<p>As can be expected from a remaster of an older game, graphics are much improved but requirements remain low and accessible to most.</p>
<p>These are the game's minimum system requirements:</p>
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<td>Mac OS X 10.9 or Ubuntu 12.04</td>
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<td>Dual Core Processor</td>
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<td>1 GB RAM</td>
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<td>OpenGL 3.0 compatible</td>
</tr><tr><td>Storage</td>
<td>10 GB available space</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>You can find the game on Steam for $20. There's also a Digital Deluxe Edition including everything from the standard edition, all new DLCs, and the game's official soundtrack for $40.</p>
<p><a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/704450/Neverwinter_Nights_Enhanced_Edition/" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy Neverwinter Nights on Steam</a></p></div></div></div>You can now download and install PS1 games to your PSVita with this utilityhttps://www.modmy.com/you-can-now-download-and-install-ps1-games-your-psvita-utility
This one's for the nostalgia junkies amongst you all. The pkgj utility, a homebrew that allows users to download and install PKG files to their PSVita consoles, has been updated with support for PS1 games for the first time.
The utility, developed by homebrew developer Blastrock, is a fork of an existing utility - pkji. What the fork originally enabled was the installation of downloadable content (DLC) PKG files - and now, PS1 game support gives yet another reason to snag this utility. Differences aside from the aforementioned one include the ability to queue multiple downloads, support for the TSV file format and the ability to install game updates; a valuable addition to facilitating gamer convenience.
Other merits of the homebrew include the local standalone nature of it; you don't need a PC to get going. Coupled with automatic download and unpack functionality and automatic resumptions of interrupted downloads while in use make the utility very appealing for your average multit...Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:26:35 +0000Wajeeh Maaz816.p6jhs0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/you-can-now-download-and-install-ps1-games-your-psvita-utility" title="You can now download and install PS1 games to your PSVita with this utility"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large_wm_blb/public/article-images/2017/10/vita-macbook-screen-off-playstation.jpg?itok=YTamJos-"></a></p>
<p>This one's for the nostalgia junkies amongst you all. The pkgj utility, a homebrew that allows users to download and install PKG files to their PSVita consoles, has been updated with support for PS1 games for the first time.</p>
<p>The utility, developed by homebrew developer <a href="https://github.com/blastrock">Blastrock</a>, is a fork of an existing utility - pkji. What the fork originally enabled was the installation of downloadable content (DLC) PKG files - and now, PS1 game support gives yet another reason to snag this utility. Differences aside from the aforementioned one include the ability to queue multiple downloads, support for the TSV file format and the ability to install game updates; a valuable addition to facilitating gamer convenience.</p>
<p>Other merits of the homebrew include the local standalone nature of it; you don't need a PC to get going. Coupled with automatic download and unpack functionality and automatic resumptions of interrupted downloads while in use make the utility very appealing for your average multitasking Vita enthusiast. However, it lacks support for PSM and background downloads - so don't expect to shuffle between games and apps and expect for your PKG to be there, ready and waiting.</p>
<p>There's no full list of games currently available, but in theory, any available ported PKG file should work on your jailbroken PSVita. Whether you're a Resident Evil fanatic or you're itching to get back into Final Fantasy VII, you'll most certainly have something to poke at amongst the vast collection of available titles.</p>
<p>You can download the homebrew from the GitHub link below:</p>
<p><a href="https://github.com/blastrock/pkgj"></a><a href="https://www.modmy.com/you-can-now-download-and-install-ps1-games-your-psvita-utility" title="You can now download and install PS1 games to your PSVita with this utility"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/small/public/article-images/2017/08/github-app-button.png?itok=ONaR9O8z"></a></p>
<p>What do you guys think? Will you be installing this on your PSVita and loading up Silent Hill? Let us know in the comments, or post over on our forums.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/"><em>via Wololo</em></a></p></div></div></div>This Tacklife digital multimeter tests the power of your USB ports for $7https://www.modmy.com/thrifter-deal-tacklife-digital-multimeter-tests-power-your-usb-ports-just-7
If you're a tinkerer and a tester, this will help you get the job done faster.
The Tacklife MUT01 Digital Multimeter USB Power Tester is down to $6.98 with code 2XQ9TEGR on Amazon. While sitting around $10 without the code, it usually sells for closer to $13 and has gone as high as $19. The drop to $7 is the best we've ever seen.
Ever plug something into your computer and it doesn't work right away? Wondering if it's the device you plugged in or the port itself? Maybe you're transferring data from a hard drive and it seems to be running slowly? Maybe you've bought a portable battery charger and want to make sure it's still working after not using it for a while? Grab one of Tacklife's USB testers. It's only $7 with this deal and it will be able to tell you just how well that USB port is functioning. It's especially great if you have a PC with a dozen USB ports on the back and you want to know if some are better than others.
It can store up to 10 inputs for you to access. It suppor...Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:03:57 +0000J.D. Levite815.p6jhs0 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="intro">If you're a tinkerer and a tester, this will help you get the job done faster.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074QCYQJ5?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU815YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">Tacklife MUT01 Digital Multimeter USB Power Tester</a> is down to $6.98 with code <strong>2XQ9TEGR</strong> on Amazon. While sitting around $10 without the code, it usually sells for closer to $13 and has gone as high as $19. The drop to $7 is the best we've ever seen.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/thrifter-deal-tacklife-digital-multimeter-tests-power-your-usb-ports-just-7" title="This Tacklife digital multimeter tests the power of your USB ports for just $7"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/usb-tester-20xm.jpg?itok=2Vb-idep"></a></p>
<p>Ever plug something into your computer and it doesn't work right away? Wondering if it's the device you plugged in or the port itself? Maybe you're transferring data from a hard drive and it seems to be running slowly? Maybe you've bought a portable battery charger and want to make sure it's still working after not using it for a while? Grab one of Tacklife's USB testers. It's only $7 with this deal and it will be able to tell you just how well that USB port is functioning. It's especially great if you have a PC with a dozen USB ports on the back and you want to know if some are better than others.</p>
<p>It can store up to 10 inputs for you to access. It supports testing for QuickCharge and testing whether the voltage is too high or too low. It's powered by the device it is plugged into, so you'll never have to worry about a battery either. Users give it 4.7 stars based on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Takelife-Digital-Multimeter-Current-Suitable/product-reviews/B074QCYQJ5/?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU815YYr" title="" rel="nofollow">40 reviews</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074QCYQJ5?mnsid=mbnx33-20&amp;tag=mbnx33-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUmmUdUnU815YYr" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">See on Amazon</a></p></div></div></div>6 Year Old Mac Pros are the most powerful Macs available todayhttps://www.modmy.com/most-powerful-mac-market-isnt-even-sold-apple-and-6-years-old
Most users that use a Mac for pro applications usually turn to the Mac Pro as their computer of choice because of its computing prowess. The Mac Pro is a high-end Mac with a high-end price, but it is not the most powerful Mac available on the market. In fact, the most powerful Mac isn't even sold by Apple, it is actually sold by Big Little Frank, a company based in Denmark, which makes custom Macs.
There is a small community of creative professionals who are taking their 2009-2012 Mac Pros and modifying them to be even more powerful than the computers Apple sells today. The older Mac Pros can use top-of-the-line graphics cards, which are not compatible with the newer Macs, allowing them to crush the benchmarks, even when compared to newer computers.
The Mac Pro 4,1 and 5,1 are the models which are being used because they are the last of the tower Mac Pros which could be modified, before the "trash can" design Mac Pro came out. There is a Facebook Group, Mac Pro Upgrade, where you w...Sun, 01 Apr 2018 19:05:35 +0000Nihaal Manesia813.p6hn40 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/most-powerful-mac-market-isnt-even-sold-apple-and-6-years-old" title="The most powerful Mac on the market isn't even sold by Apple and it's 6 years old"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/1522177205436-dsc05982.jpeg?itok=L7qJZZrV"></a></p>
<p>Most users that use a Mac for pro applications usually turn to the Mac Pro as their computer of choice because of its computing prowess. The Mac Pro is a high-end Mac with a high-end price, but it is not the most powerful Mac available on the market. In fact, the most powerful Mac isn't even sold by Apple, it is actually sold by <a href="https://biglittlefrank.dk">Big Little Frank</a>, a company based in Denmark, which makes custom Macs.</p>
<p>There is a small community of creative professionals who are taking their 2009-2012 Mac Pros and modifying them to be even more powerful than the computers Apple sells today. The older Mac Pros can use top-of-the-line graphics cards, which are not compatible with the newer Macs, allowing them to crush the benchmarks, even when compared to newer computers.</p>
<p>The Mac Pro 4,1 and 5,1 are the models which are being used because they are the last of the tower Mac Pros which could be modified, before the "trash can" design Mac Pro came out. There is a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/Mac.Pro.Upgrade/?ref=search">Facebook Group, Mac Pro Upgrade</a>, where you will find people buying these old Mac Pros off of eBay and Craigslist and then modify them to be a beast of a computer.</p>
<p>Similar to the Hackintosh community, the community on the Facebook group has found solutions to many of the problems they have faced and even created a list of compatible and incompatible parts. There are also written and video tutorials to help with upgrading the computers. Some have also found a way to upgrade the Mac Pro 4,1 to the 5,1 with a firmware update.</p>
<p>Big Little Frank is aimed at pleasing the "pro" community that needs a Mac that is even more powerful than the one sold by Apple today. They just like many people in the pro world are anxiously waiting for Apple to announce the new Mac Pros.</p>
<p><em>via <a href="https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/8xkq8k/mac-pro-upgrade-community?utm_source=mbtwitter">Motherboard</a></em></p></div></div></div>You can now play Counter-Strike on your PSVita, thanks to an OpenGL porthttps://www.modmy.com/you-can-now-play-counter-strike-your-ps-vita-thanks-opengl-port
Good luck aiming with that tiny screen though
Ever wanted to play the original fan-favourite Counter-Strike, straight out of 1999, on your PSVita?
Well, now there's nothing but your own lack of willpower stopping you. Developer and hacker fgsfdsfgs has updated their PSVita port of the Half-Life engine, known as vitaXash, to version 4, adding support for the original Counter-Strike as well as UI and stability improvements.
This port is based upon the well-known Xash3D-FWGS, which is also available on various platforms such as Windows, Android and iOS &ndash; meaning you can play cross-platform Counter-Strike games with Xash3D users on Android and iOS for instance. (This port does not currently support local hosting, however, so if you wanted to host a CS game from your PSVita you're out of luck.) Additionally, the port requires the use of VitaGL, an OpenGL port for the PSVita that's essential to making any Half-Life game run at a playable speed on the Vita.
So how's the experien...Sun, 01 Apr 2018 18:15:30 +0000Wajeeh Maaz811.p6hn40 at https://www.modmy.com<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/you-can-now-play-counter-strike-your-ps-vita-thanks-opengl-port" title="You can now play Counter-Strike on your PSVita, thanks to an OpenGL port"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/article-images/2018/02/psvita%20thumb.jpg?itok=Ne9ONlyQ"></a></p>
<p class="intro">Good luck aiming with that tiny screen though</p>
<p>Ever wanted to play the original fan-favourite Counter-Strike, straight out of 1999, on your PSVita?</p>
<p>Well, now there's nothing but your own lack of willpower stopping you. Developer and hacker <a href="https://github.com/fgsfdsfgs">fgsfdsfgs</a> has updated their PSVita port of the Half-Life engine, known as vitaXash, to version 4, adding support for the original Counter-Strike as well as UI and stability improvements.</p>
<p>This port is based upon the well-known Xash3D-FWGS, which is also available on various platforms such as Windows, Android and iOS &ndash; meaning you can play cross-platform Counter-Strike games with Xash3D users on Android and iOS for instance. (This port does not currently support local hosting, however, so if you wanted to host a CS game from your PSVita you're out of luck.) Additionally, the port requires the use of VitaGL, an OpenGL port for the PSVita that's essential to making any Half-Life game run at a playable speed on the Vita.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.modmy.com/you-can-now-play-counter-strike-your-ps-vita-thanks-opengl-port" title="You can now play Counter-Strike on your PSVita, thanks to an OpenGL port"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/large/public/article-images/2018/04/df0d1060f87c47ac5018324b4b84269a31ce88150375bc832fbefe948151c287.png.jpg?itok=JV4eVOts"></a></p>
<p>So how's the experience? It's...alright. Framerates are barely playable, with the game maintaining 20+ FPS more or less consistently at native resolution. The controls, however, are rather fiddly and need more work (both touch and gamepad are supported, but neither is particularly good).</p>
<p>An additional perk; this engine has mod support (albeit limited mod support at the moment) for any mods that don't require custom code (sorry TF2 lovers, not just yet); this means mods such as They Hunger 1, CAGED and Afraid of Monsters are all supported, as well as the known support for Half-Life Uplink, Half-Life: Blue Shift and Half-Life: Opposing Force. M&lt;od support with custom code should be expected in a future release, so don't lose hope yet; this tweak has potentially boundless potential.</p>
<p>If you're a veteran of this tweak, you can take a look at the release changelog below:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul><li>Stability improvements due to expanded memory mode (allows an extra 109MB of RAM to be used) and recent vitaGL improvements</li>
<li>A new and improved launcher UI</li>
<li>Support for more screen resolutions for game scaling</li>
<li>General performance and stability improvements</li>
<li>Improvements to both touch and analogue controls</li>
<li>Support for Counter-Strike</li>
<li>General bug fixes</li>
</ul></blockquote>
<p>Installation isn't too difficult. You need the original game files if you plan to play Half-Life, Counter-Strike or any other Half-Life engine-based games on your PSVita. However, if you don't have the full game files, you can also snag a demo version.</p>
<ol><li>Copy the <code>valve</code> directory from your Half-Life installation (preferably the Steam version, but WON or stuff like Day One probably works as well) to <code>ux0:/data/xash3d/</code> on your PS Vita. If you don't have access to a Half-Life installation, you can use the data files from the free demo version of HL, Half-Life Uplink. In that case, just extract this archive to <code>ux0:/</code> on your Vita. </li>
<li>Extract <code>data.zip</code> to the <code>ux0:/</code> directory on your PSVita. Replace all files if asked.</li>
<li>Install the VPK file.</li>
</ol><p>And that's all there is to the procedure. You can download the tweak and all needed files (aside from the games themselves) from the GitHub page linked below:</p>
<p><a href="https://github.com/fgsfdsfgs/vitaXash3D/releases/latest"></a><a href="https://www.modmy.com/you-can-now-play-counter-strike-your-ps-vita-thanks-opengl-port" title="You can now play Counter-Strike on your PSVita, thanks to an OpenGL port"><img src="https://www.modmy.com/sites/modmy.com/files/styles/small/public/article-images/2018/01/github-app-button.png?itok=kVABFCFu"></a></p>
<p>What do you guys think? Will you grab this tweak for your PSVita so you can go rushing B like it's 1999? Let us know in the comments, or post over on our forums.</p>
<p><a href="http://wololo.net/2018/03/28/vitaxash-3d-half-life-port-updated-version-4-counter-strike-support-big-stability-improvements-better-performance/"><em>via Wololo</em></a></p></div></div></div>